Blindfolding a PRO Luthier: You Won't Believe His Ears!

[@brandonacker]

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[@erikbongnilsson246]

I curious about Maton guitars, how does a model like Tommy Emmanuels signature model EBG 808TE sound for it's price point compared to Yamaha, Taylor and Martin guitars in the same prince range? Although they're not classical I'm sure you guys are great at rating the sounds of those as well

[@MarshallBrune]

Loved doing this! Thanks for coming over and challenging my ears!

[@Oliver-2103]

You're a beast!!

[@battlechat.podcast]

You are master of your craft !

[@qhodave]

You should eventually make a second season of blind listening. This is so enjoyable to watch

[@TheChzoronzon]

Boss... and with a sense of humor. If you ever come to Spain, you have a beer paid, colega ;)

[@Lasse3]

Loved when you took sunglasses with the gangster rap, looked so cool! 😸

[@breearbor4275]

naming the exact model by sound alone, and then naming another model by SMELL alone.... i didn't think that would even be possible. Marshall is definitely a master of his craft!

[@lettuce7378]

he 100% has superpowers XD

[@spanzotab]

Smell and memory have a very strong connection, I bet he can smell his father's guitars from down the block.

[@jameshill2450]

I'm positive that the reason he could identify it by smell is because it was his father's. I doubt he could do that with others.

[@fuphanwang9134]

Its all fiction dude, ffs.

[@elbretto6062]

​@@fuphanwang9134 evidence

[@peterbeckers6012]

“It sounds American”, “it’s lacking complexity”… what a savage remark 😂

[@DRL92]

Marshall is such an awesome personality and this just showed his true love for his craft beautifully. Brandon, you're pretty awesome too! Such great talents together!

[@minnesodope]

Now let's see Marshall build a guitar blindfolded!

[@hw_yozoraVODS]

I would agree, but i want him to keep his fingers

[@esckygd6775]

Honestly, he probably could

[@moonboogien8908]

Bro still has to measure and cut..... Not something easily done.

[@zinhlemakhanya8299]

Nah Brandon build his own guitar

[@johnraygun9868]

Still be nicer than anything I own lol

[@1stTactless]

I must say, you two guys compliment each other extremely well. A wealth of entertainment and knowledge between you.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

I think I speak for the whole audience when I say that we need more this. Marshall has such a superpower senses that it would be interesting to see more guitars. Maybe throw a curveball into the mix where you play the same guitar twice and simply reset the tuning while "swithing" the guitars.

[@CookyOfficial]

His sense of humor as well ON TOP OF being able to identify what is being played just from the sound. What a guy.

[@risitas2812]

Amazing! So unbelievable how Marshall can name the guitars by the year, maker, model number and the type of wood! Loved the video!

[@RedHair651]

There is bound to be a part of it that's just him knowing what guitars he does have at the shop. Still extremely expensive.

[@NOOBsoldier2517]

yeh cant be faked this video. 100 percent legit

[@brandonacker]

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:01 ROUND #1 Guitar #1 02:31 ROUND #1 Guitar #2 04:49 ROUND #2 Guitar #1 05:34 ROUND #2 Guitar #2 07:50 Ad for my Guitar Course! 08:15 ROUND #3 Guitar #1 10:00 ROUND #3 Guitar #2 14:32 Takeaways

[@snutte]

You definitely have grown as a content creator. your videos are getting more and more enticing. great video!

[@brandonacker]

I appreciate that!

[@SoSme]

i love the fact that you put the name of all the songs that you play even if you repeat them and that helps me remember songs that i would like to learn to play thank you

[@jono6379]

Absolutely crazy how good he is at this. It really shows the talent behind him making guitars and perfecting them is not just in the general construction but also in the ability to detect and correct even the slightest issue. If you do this again I'd love to see him try this at someone else's shop with guitars he hasn't been hands on with.

[@ProCoRat]

Lagrima is one of those pieces that grows with you as a guitarist. It serves you from your first year to your 50th year and only matures more beautifully with your playing with time. As beautiful as Brandon plays this here, it'll be only more complex and rich when he plays it in 30 years.

[@simonguitar9028]

It really is a wonderful piece of music. I've played it for about 25 years now, and the melody is just so beautiful still. Amazing how emotionally sad the opening movement is in a major key, and then the B section in E minor just weeps tears, Lagrima in English is Teardrop, and that is such a perfect title.

[@Tenwood650]

AHAHAHA Man Marshall absolutely cracks me up every time he's on screen "You know, not all heroes wear masks but some of us do" chuckling Please keep this collaboration coming this is comedic and entertainment gold!

[@javanautski]

Thanks!

[@ethanjoel7096]

I came into this video sceptical, but now I'll never know why I underestimated the ears of a professional luthier, and a fantastic one at that! Bravo, Marshall!

[@geoffbannister8373]

08:54 Marshall is so wonderfully dry/deadpan that I have absolutely no idea whether he is showing extreme professional knowledge or is being utterly ridiculous. I absolutely love it - his deadpan is absolute gold!

[@outshimed]

I've never seen Marshall enjoy himself so much lol. I've always respected his talents but it was so much fun watching him have fun and get goofy for once.

[@Zeis]

Hell yeah Part 2! Loved the first part. It's always great to see Marshall.

[@corv2731]

Wow, Marshall is at a legend-level of knowledge. I can't fathom how he knows this much. Also, your playing is wonderful, and you make it look so easy, though it's absolutely not. Nice video!

[@oOPTICKZz]

As someone who knows almost nothing about guitars, this series with you two is AWESOME. I love watching people display their knowledge, and you two both do a great job!

[@Marklar3]

I'm really enjoying these. We need a season 2 with a "hard mode". Marshall went too easy on Brandon for round 1 by giving him very different styles of guitar, and for round 2, maybe Marshall should be sitting far enough away that he can't smell the guitars. It would be great to have him react to guitars from outside his shop, although there are some obvious logistical issues with that. Perhaps a sponsorship or collaboration with a guitar shop in another town.

[@johncarlino7101]

As much effort as I put into ear training, it is remarkable to me how fine tuned Marshall's ears are to frequencies. It's really impressive that you hear sound ports!

[@MarkyD.Ingram]

Marshall incredibly skilled and obviously obsessed with these instruments, which isn't a bad thing, not to mention he's pretty funny. Have a great rest of your week to the both of you. :D

[@DamonHallam]

I love how amazing it was to see Brandon play perfectly blindfolded in part 1 and now out of nowhere Marshall is somehow even more impressive. both absolute masters of there crafts, bravo!

[@kallemon]

I nailed every single one! I guessed they were acoustic guitars, and I was 100% right!

[@jankowalski6338]

close. They were classical guitars.

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

All six strings

[@poliziagrammaticale9430]

No, you weren't.

[@antman7673]

He just needs to identify the guitar and remember all the details. Identifying the guitar is the impressive part.

[@ploopy8780]

​@@jankowalski6338 classical guitars are a type of acoustic guitar.

[@AnthromanCA]

This really is top tier content. You and Marshall complement each other's strengths in a great way, and I would love more videos of you both being good at things!

[@Crovax]

Your editor deserves a raise

[@brandonacker]

Currently it's me haha. I'll make sure to treat myself then 🤣

[@willcoffarchives]

@@brandonacker absolutely

[@virginielafrench3921]

@@brandonacker 😂😂😂😂 Sorry ,i can 't send a chocolate box from France as a treat .try something else

[@microcolonel]

@@brandonacker get yourself a beautiful ribeye.

[@Lasse3]

@@brandonacker dadadadada you know I'm rocking with the D.R.E

[@Subgenrelol]

Marshall is an absolute monster.. there’s something so lovely about seeing someone be an *actual* master at their craft

[@skodbolle]

Are you serious!! This guy knows this to the extreme!

[@jonq8714]

I really loved both of these videos. I hope there is future collaboration between the two of you.

[@mathewhutchins2539]

It’s very nice to see Brandon just play a G chord sometimes

[@dmunozkuster]

So caprichio Arabe and Alhambra isn't typical enough?

[@ReZhorw]

These videos are such a joy man. You and Marshall click so well, more!!!

[@virginielafrench3921]

Sure !

[@steveneccles]

Marshall is the funniest dude, you guys work so well together on screen

[@jacobking2869]

Brandon, this is an awesome series. I think you’ve taken a big leap this year as a content creator. You should be really proud of your work.

[@brandonacker]

I really appreciate that, Jacob!

[@joalco3]

I literally can't believe Marshall could name the exact guitars blindfolded. I didn't know that was possible. Or tell there was soundports. I will never forget this video

[@guitar_noodle]

When Marshall said “it sounds Japanese” I thought the same. Well, I thought sounded like my guitar. I have a 1974 Masaru Matano, years later the model name changed to “Asturias” which what that guitar is. What a fun video and duo. I’m beyond impressed with Marshall’s abilities. 😮

[@shawnwhelan7746]

This was fantastic. Your videos are always very pleasant and positive. Nice job!

[@willbohland3698]

Part 3!! This was a lot of fun. I could watch this guy call it blindfolded all day.

[@kiekiek]

Very fun video. Marshall is indeed a true luthier. Amazing how fast he recognises tonewoods and build types. he's got some humor too, I would love to visit his shop one day, but I live in the Netherlands, so not anytime soon I am afraid.

[@guloguloguy]

WOW!!!! YOU, BOTH, ARE ASTOUNDING!!!! THANK YOU, VERY MUCH, FOR A VERY INTERESTING DEMONSTRATION OF YOUR, COMBINED, EXQUISITE SKILLS!!!

[@Oliver-2103]

Marshall is so naturally funny I love it. You both seem to have a great time together, makes me smile. Thanks for the videos and that you always write which piece of music I'm listening to :)

[@virginielafrench3921]

I agree with you . Brandon has a way to play guitar which soothes me a lot . Merci Brandon !

[@sastrinidis]

In order to fool Marshall, in addition to covering his eyes you need to plug his nose and ears as well

[@Crms-like-Crims]

Every video with Marshall is so good, he's the best. Thanks for the upload!

[@robdeshane321]

I’ll never forget the first time I heard a Brune! My friend and briefly teacher Paul Vondiziano played one that just was so pure and bright! You don’t forget that crystalline tone!

[@gangrel_76]

I'm honestly left humbled by his knowledge and passion for what he does. I'm astounded he was able to name the make and model of certain guitars by sound and SMELL alone.

[@dorianb2070]

I would watch this as a regular monthly series :D this was a lot of fun. I hope there are future name that guitar with Marshall episodes!

[@ryanweeks287]

That first guitar sounded insane even through the speakers lol

[@enkindel]

I have a few classical guitars. The smell of the guitar is usually very distinctive. The resonance of the body and soundboard is also very distinctive. The fretboard intonation is also very distinctive. The way a song is played on a guitar is also quite distinctive. What amazes me is how he can quickly distinguish the model and the year in just a few bars.

[@dizzycapybara4162]

I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this video as much as I did! You two made me smile big today, biggest one of the day 😅 I need friends like you guys, for real!

[@61Slughi]

8:16 Marshall gets a big hint of what the guitar is from listening to Brandon opening the cabinet to his right and he can eliminate all the guitars in the case behind him.

[@carlstevenson709]

1:21 He doesn't know this, but he's one twist away from a string snapping, lashing out of control, and killing him.

[@MathGeekQ]

This was such a fun video! Marshall getting it wrong on the 3rd try just goes to show that after a certain point more expensive doesn't mean better sound. Historical value starts playing a bigger role. Not to mention when Brandon got it wrong also showed us that a nicely set up inexpensive guitar can sound better than an expensive one that hasn't been set up. But then again, just because a guitar sounds better in comparison doesn't mean other guitars don't sound good. Thank you for the video!

[@nistarok123]

10:39 TWAAAAANG "It doesn't sound like it has a very sophisticated setup" Yep 😆

[@rastersplatter]

Great video. Completely blown away with each of your talents and expertise. Completely BLOWN AWAY. Thanks for composing and posting, it takes a lot of time, and I appreciate it. ❤

[@jimmychops]

Marshall is such a charismatic guy. I feel like I could learn everything I need to know about building guitars from Marshall, and everything I need to know about the history of guitars from Brandon. Great video!

[@DjisasXIII]

I can listen to Brandon for hours without being bored, just delicious to the ears... And that Miguel Rodrigues guitar, I could feel it even trough the speakers...

[@mindlessmeat4055]

This was great. I could watch the two of you take these blindfold tests all day. It is a lot of fun.

[@hakanaxlund4316]

This is great! Love that you did this and thank you for the remark about setup. Absolutely crucial. A bad setup can ruin the experience of any great instrument.

[@deedd4401]

Loved the previous video so much .. can't believe we're getting part 2 :)

[@brandonacker]

And part III is on the way:)

[@ernestoguerrero8894]

absolutely a mind blowing part 2. I enjoyed every moment of it... I wan to put my hearing to the test... looking forward to part 3

[@mcfluffie6111]

honestly im blown away. Holy cow great job Marshal!! Just seen something I'm pretty sure most the world would think impossible. Great content guys!!

[@markdrury8868]

I didnt know much about this guy other than that his dad is the famous luthier. I guess i kinda judged him by thinking he was just doing what his dad does, and that he was just an emplyee. But wow. Hes fantastic. Not only is his talent almost unbeleivable, hes charismatic. I find artists in the classical instrument making community to too often be arrogant and too self serious. Marshall is awsome! Him and brandon make a great team.

[@stefanpolihronopoulos723]

I am gobsmacked by how engaging these vids are. I'm amazed at the tonal differences among these upper end instruments.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I have my piano lesson next week, but I'm also learning Minuet in G on the ukulele. I watched one of your videos on classical guitar this morning, and I'm going to take in a blindfold and play the uke. I can't thank you enough. Merci beaucoup. And Marshall is an artist.

[@danthefrst]

Theze two blindfold vids where great! You and Marshall should do this in every once in a bue moon. That would be nice indeed. Great thanks mates

[@CrymsonNite]

I love how much I'm seeing of this luthier after the Rob Scallon build video

[@jeremydingeman2492]

I don't know a single thing about making or playing guitars. I had no idea they sounded so differently. This was such a fun video to watch.

[@jerrybrown1446]

Listening to this without looking at the screen was incredible. I’ve never played on such expensive instruments. They sound amazing.

[@rewmeister]

Marshall's knowledge is immense and your playing is so good. Great video

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Nice listening with you guys and what an outstanding collection over there

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

This was fun to watch. Marshall was so amazing here, he can distinguish what country the guitar is based from.

[@Dreoni_]

Man, that 1958 Miguel Rodríguez has such a great sound. Would love to hear a whole lot more of it

[@sugar4177]

Been searching for months there is only one other video with that guitar 😂

[@kennybluet5527]

This is the best channel on youtube. Love everything you do.

[@lolimib]

I would love to see his reaction hearing a 100$-300$ guitar with him thinking that they are all 1,000$ or above.

[@e_filippo]

You guys are so fun together. Loved this episode!

[@miettoisdev]

"When in doubt, always follow your nose, Meriadoc."

[@AFNacapella]

Brandon: "you've nailed this one" Marshall: "I would never! at the most, I'd glue!"

[@BRITTISHNICKUSA]

Sir I watched you earlier today show someone how you make guitars and mind blowing. You are the Hattori Hanzo master if swords were guitars. Man I wish I could meet you and make a guitar with you. You have all those new tools I've never seen before. And your knowledge was a real gift to share with the world. Thank you thank you. In my opinion. You just made it more like heaven on Earth today and I hope you receive lots of blessings and I would be more than happy to help you out with anything I know how to do and you don't. Thank you sir. Yours masterfully St. Nick

[@scrubadubdub8360]

awesome, loved the last video cant wait to check this out!

[@1HundredP]

Much appreciated guys!

[@MarksUkuleleTips]

Both guys did such a great job. It's a great demonstration of how relying primarily on monetary value is a pretty unreliable guide. So Many other factors played a deciding role, or swayed the person's preference either way.

[@guisteh11]

I tried several guitars between 1-2k, but could believe my eyes, ears and fingers when I played a 700€ guitar from Furch. Thin varnish and amazing tone.

[@juancho5419]

Wow. Impressive. And quite fun. Do we have a part 3 on the way? Maybe a Torres vs Gerundina? 😉.

[@brandonacker]

Coming soon!

[@arkadyromanov7803]

pretty astonishing result, especially when you consider Marshall had to go only by sound (and smell I guess). That's the kind of advertising that tell you that this guy could absolutely tune a top by ear. Probably blindfolded too.

[@Iunderstandcompletely]

Brune's got one hell of a sense of humor. lol. Really enjoyed this one!

[@masamune..]

Please do this again - i really enjoyed this. I am learning so much from both of you

[@crumbtember]

yall have good chemistry, fun video!

[@AdrianSmythe]

I absolutely love how well you guys get along, and these videos you do together are awesome to watch

[@formattmusic1359]

its quite amazing that he can hear the sound ports. I listened intently for a few minutes, and I could not hear a divide in the treble. Im an audiophile and I run my own studio, and in all the time I've produced tracks, I've never seen someone be able to pick out sound ports on a guitar. very impressive ears.

[@drianhoxha5595]

A true master of his craft.

[@virginielafrench3921]

Yes . I think he 's much better than Thibault Garcia !

[@EpiDot52]

That 1923 Hauser Viennese is gorgeous. I'd love to get to play that some day.

[@jdb2722]

Very impressive job from Marshall being able to hear the differences.

[@CByers-lh3zq]

super enjoyed this- Marshall is a fantastic guest. loved the editing too- good job mr editor ;)

[@hapnewsom9217]

Marshall, you should bring him to the GAL convention this summer...You two have an act worthy of las Vegas!!

[@jonnenne]

This is great. It would be even better in someone else's shop so he wouldn't be familiar with the instruments

[@brothermine2292]

Nor familiar with each instrument's location on the shelves. Marshall was allowed to listen while Brandon took the guitars from the shelves.

[@dkcoopP]

Love these collaborations with Brune 🫶🫰

[@MrAmazing3]

At 10:40, is that Davy Jones' Theme? It certainly sounds similar, and if it isn't I'd love to know what you're playing at that moment.